# RCW 13.34.035: RCW 13.34.035: Standard court forms—Rules—Administrative office of the courts to develop and establish—Failure to use or follow—Distribution

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T13_C34_S035

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 13.34.035
- **Heading:** RCW 13.34.035: Standard court forms—Rules—Administrative office of the courts to develop and establish—Failure to use or follow—Distribution
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 13 / Chapter 34 / Section 035

## Text

(1) The administrative office of the courts shall develop standard court forms and format rules for mandatory use by parties in dependency matters commenced under this chapter or chapter 26.44 RCW. Forms shall be developed not later than November 1, 2009, and the mandatory use requirement shall be effective January 1, 2010. The administrative office of the courts has continuing responsibility to develop and revise mandatory forms and format rules as appropriate. (2) According to rules established by the administrative office of the courts, a party may delete unnecessary portions of the forms and may supplement the mandatory forms with additional material. (3) Failure by a party to use the mandatory forms or follow the format rules shall not be a reason to dismiss a case, refuse a filing, or strike a pleading. The court may, however, require the party to submit a corrected pleading and may impose terms payable to the opposing party or payable to the court, or both. (4) The administrative office of the courts shall distribute a master copy of the mandatory forms to all county court clerks. Upon request, the administrative office of the courts and county clerks must distribute the forms to the public and may charge for the cost of production and distribution of the forms. Private vendors also may distribute the forms. Distribution of forms may be in printed or electronic form.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 13.34.010 RCW 13.34.010: Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T13_C34_S010.md)
- [RCW 13.34.020 RCW 13.34.020: Legislative declaration of family unit as resource to be nurtured—Rights of child.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T13_C34_S020.md)
- [RCW 13.34.025 RCW 13.34.025: Child dependency cases—Coordination of services—Remedial services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T13_C34_S025.md)
- [RCW 13.34.030 RCW 13.34.030: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T13_C34_S030.md)
- [RCW 13.34.035 RCW 13.34.035: Standard court forms—Rules—Administrative office of the courts to develop and establish—Failure to use or follow—Distribution.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T13_C34_S035.md)
- [RCW 13.34.040 RCW 13.34.040: Petition to court to deal with dependent child—Application of federal Indian child welfare act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T13_C34_S040.md)
- [RCW 13.34.045 RCW 13.34.045: Educational liaison—Identification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T13_C34_S045.md)
- [RCW 13.34.046 RCW 13.34.046: Educational liaison—Responsibilities—Background checks.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T13_C34_S046.md)
- [RCW 13.34.050 RCW 13.34.050: Court order to take child into custody, when—Hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T13_C34_S050.md)
- [RCW 13.34.055 RCW 13.34.055: Custody by law enforcement officer—Release from liability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T13_C34_S055.md)
- [RCW 13.34.060 RCW 13.34.060: Shelter care—Placement—Custody—Duties of parties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T13_C34_S060.md)
- [RCW 13.34.062 RCW 13.34.062: Shelter care—Notice of custody and rights.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T13_C34_S062.md)
- [RCW 13.34.065 RCW 13.34.065: Shelter care—Hearing—Recommendation as to further need—Release.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T13_C34_S065.md)
- [RCW 13.34.067 RCW 13.34.067: Shelter care—Case conference—Service agreement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T13_C34_S067.md)

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